 Poster: A snowHead
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Hi there @jasfrancesca,
For basi 1 in a dome the choice of skis isn't toooooo important. I know someone who passed using Hemel rental skis. Insane twintips or powder boards aren't a great idea but your black pearls are probably fine.
You're not expected to be "at the level" from the first moment of the first day. It's expected that you may not have been on your skis for a while. Main thing they'll look for is versatility and ability to follow instructions to change what you're doing. I suspect from your level of experience your technical skills will be fine. Other things to think about are your confidence of standing and presenting in front of a group of people you don't know. I have seen people fail the L1 teach because of the public speaking aspect.
Good luck!
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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@Maireadoconnor, big thanks for the response! Feeling okay with my ski choice now...
Interesting about the public speaking as well, cheers for bringing that to my attention 
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The technical standard is not especially high, but you will be expected to ski with precision. So well timed movements, which are obvious to an external observer, consistency and accuracy are all required at a higher level than we can get away with when free skiing. Don't worry about not being on the money on day one - it's a week long course and the Trainer will allow plenty of time for all the candidates to work up to their best skiing. Providing you are consistently at or above the standard by day 4 or 5 you should get the pass.
As for skis, ask your Trainers advice on day 1 if (s)he thinks they are suitable.
Enjoy the course!
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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@jasfrancesca, i am more interested in how hard your season partying was at age 7. Respect!
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Hi @jasfrancesca, I did my L1 in Morzine last year, had a brilliant time and my skiing improved no end over the week. I'd echo what's been said above, especially the "ability to follow instructions to change what you're doing" bit. One of our group wouldn't (or couldn't) change what they were doing in their short turns ("I've always done them like this, and they're fine!") and ended up with a fail. Listen carefully to what you're asked to do. Do it. All will be good.
Bon Courage!
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